Ancient Egyptian bracelet from Diospolis Parva

An ivory bracelet, with a triangular cross section, base pointing to wrist. Two pieces which join together to make a single bangle, one of these is formed from two pieces re stuck in modern times. The surface is smooth and in reasonable condition, though are surface cracks.

Ancient Egyptian bracelet from Diospolis Parva

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1899.44.5.a
  • Material: ivory
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: bracelet
  • Dimensions: Length: 90mm , Width: 86mm , Depth: 10mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Diospolis Parva The Cemeteries Of Abadiyeh and Hu 1901 ( p )
  • Site: Diospolis Parva
  • Latitude: 26.016667
  • Longitude: 32.283333